Hail history for Wever, Iowa
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wever since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wever
- Last hail
- May 7, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 7, 2023
11 reports on 8 days since 1996 · #434 of 483 Iowa places
Hail map · Wever
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Wever
The latest hail report in and around Wever is from May 7, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 7, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wever logged 10 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Iowa town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #434 of 483 Iowa cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wever accounts for 7% of the 155 reports filed in Lee County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 6% for the median Iowa town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 7, 2023 near Wever.
Reports were up 133% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2023, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wever 0.5
- Lee County 4.6
- Median Iowa town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wever 7
- Lee County 55
- Median Iowa town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wever 0%
- Lee County 7%
- Median Iowa town on this site 6%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2023 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wever | Lee | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Wever | Lee | — | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.09 W Spring Grove | Des Moines | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Wever | Lee | $5K | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Wever | Lee | — | 16:03 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 18%
- 1–2 in 9 82%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wever | Lee | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Wever | Lee | — | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Wever | Lee | — | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.09 W Spring Grove | Des Moines | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.62 W Spring Grove | Des Moines | — | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Wever | Lee | — | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Wever | Lee | — | 17:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Wever | Lee | — | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Wever | Lee | — | 13:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Wever | Lee | $5K | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | Wever | Lee | — | 12:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wever
- Denmark 10 km · 19
- Burlington 14 km · 65
- Fort Madison 14 km · 19
- New London 28 km · 20
- Donnellson 29 km · 11
- Keokuk 36 km · 29
- Mount Pleasant 39 km · 29
- Farmington 44 km · 11
Questions about hail in Wever
How often does it hail in Wever, Iowa?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wever since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #434 of 483 Iowa places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wever?
Most reports come in May, July, September. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wever?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 7, 2023 near Wever. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wever?
The most recent report in this data is from May 7, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wever had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 7, 2023.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.